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Q1. Which tribe is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Rajasthan by population as per Census 2011?
Explanation
Meena (Mina) is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Rajasthan, comprising approximately 51% of the total ST population. They are concentrated in the eastern districts - Sawai Madhopur, Dausa, Karauli, and Jaipur.
Q2. The Sahariya tribe of Rajasthan is primarily found in which area?
Explanation
The Sahariya tribe is primarily found in the Baran and Kota districts of southeastern Rajasthan (Shahabad-Kishanganj area). They are the only Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Rajasthan.
Q3. The Baneshwar fair, often called the Tribal Kumbh, is held at the confluence of rivers in which district?
Explanation
The Baneshwar fair is held in Dungarpur district at the confluence of the Som, Mahi, and Jakham rivers (Baneshwar island). It is celebrated on Magh Purnima and is one of the largest tribal gatherings in India, earning the name Tribal Kumbh.
Q4. Which is the largest tribe of Rajasthan by population?
Explanation
Bhil is the largest tribe of Rajasthan by population, primarily concentrated in the southern districts of Banswara, Dungarpur, Udaipur, and Pratapgarh. They are also the second largest tribe in India after Gond. Meena is the second largest tribe in Rajasthan.
Q5. Which of the following correctly describes the Damor tribe of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Damor is the smallest among the main Scheduled Tribes of Rajasthan. They are predominantly found in Dungarpur district (especially Simalwara tehsil) and share many cultural traits with Bhils — including language, dress, and customs. They practice settled agriculture and are Hindu by religion, worshipping local deities. Their population is far smaller than Meena, Bhil, or Garasia.
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Q6. Arrange the following tribes of Rajasthan in descending order of their population as per Census 2011: 1. Meena 2. Bhil 3. Garasia 4. Damor Select the correct order:
Q7. Match the following tribes of Rajasthan with their associated art/craft: List-I (Tribe) — List-II (Art/Craft) A. Garasia — 1. Pithora Painting B. Bhil — 2. Kothia (Granary Decoration) C. Meena — 3. Gavri Folk Theatre D. Saharia — 4. Bamboo Craft
Q8. How many Scheduled Tribes are officially listed in the Rajasthan Scheduled Tribes list as per the Constitution Order?
Q9. Consider statements about the Bhil tribe: 1. Bhils are second largest ST in Rajasthan after Meena. 2. Predominantly concentrated in Mewar and Vagad regions. 3. Bhil tribal rebellion of 1818 was against British taxation and forest policies. 4. Their tribal language Bhili is in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution. Which statements are INCORRECT?
Q10. The Baneshwar Fair, one of the largest tribal fairs of Rajasthan, is primarily associated with which tribe?
Q11. Consider the following statements about the Kathodi tribe of Rajasthan: 1. Kathodi are traditionally engaged in extracting 'Katha' from the Khair tree. 2. They are primarily found in the Udaipur and Chittorgarh districts of Rajasthan. 3. Kathodi is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Rajasthan. 4. The Kathodi language belongs to the Dravidian language family. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q12. The Mangarh Dham massacre of 17 November 1913, often called Adivasi Jallianwala, is associated with which social reformer?
Q13. Which of the following is NOT a forest produce traditionally collected by the Bhil and tribal communities of southern Rajasthan for their livelihood?
Q14. Match the following tribal welfare schemes/acts with their key provisions: List-I (Scheme/Act) — List-II (Key Provision) A. Forest Rights Act, 2006 — 1. Income support for tribal forest product collection B. Van Dhan Vikas Kendra — 2. Cluster-level value addition for Minor Forest Produce C. PVTG Development Mission — 3. Recognition of land rights of forest-dwelling communities D. Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) — 4. Earmarking of funds proportional to tribal population
Q15. What percentage of Rajasthan's population is tribal?
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